Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Archer, Malcolm (b. 1952)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Organ

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → General

Publication Information:
Oxford University Press — X510
ISBN 978-0-19-336883-5

Text Information:
Reference: James Montgomery (1771–1854)

Lyrics:

Angels, from the realms of glory, 
wing your flight o’er all the earth;
ye who sang creation’s story 
now proclaim Messiah’s birth:
Come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King.

Shepherds, in the field abiding, 
watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing; 
yonder shines the Infant Light:
Come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King.

Sages, leave your contemplations; 
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of Nations; 
ye have seen his natal star:
Come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King.

Saints before the altar bending, 
watching long in hope and fear,
suddenly the Lord, descending, 
in his temple shall appear:
Come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King.

Notes: SATB with divisi in all parts.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Oct 28, 2021 Last updated: Jan 16, 2022